Exposing Mystical Manipulation in a New Age YOGA CULT

Join us live as Charlotte Medlock, former devout follower and right-hand employee to the infamous Guru Jagat, breaks down the various manipulation tactics implemented by the "Guru" in her rise and abrupt death. From sleep deprivation, to spiraling out of her sense of identity, we discuss how Kundalini Yoga was turned into a modern New Age cult.
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[@JLa_802]

This is so crazy, not even a week ago I was doing some research on yoga breathing exercises and asanas I could add to my mindfulness routine and brushed up against some kundalini yoga videos. I immediately got a bad taste in my mouth right iff the bat and clicked off, the messaging was very “prosperity gospel” like you keep giving and giving to a person who promises a return in benefits from a higher power, but all they’re doing is taking your money for themselves. Hearing more tidbits like the tithing with the parallels to organized christianity is so interesting. Thank you for talking about this!

[@MissErikaHeart]

Yoga is being used to pander to the “new age movement”

[@nothingworksworks3511]

KindaLOONY yoga 😜

[@EveningTV]

I think it is especially weird that her name is Guru. That alone requires a kind of delusional self importance.

[@efrenjf7685]

yea and they have any type of names to givve you depending how important you are (ho many oney you spent) and its crazy

[@transitionsnc]

Thanks for this live stream. Seems like the workers/employees are always taken advantage of in these situations. It's unfortunate. I think it's important to beware of any one way directional flow of resources, time, and money towards any one individual. Also, the concept of feeling special and apart from the rest of the population is a red flag.

[@PulusilFiliagajr]

*I'm pretty new at your channel and I'm interested.. YOU have very interesting Guests this is a very interesting channel.. Appreciate it very much!.. thanks Guy's 🏝️😧✔️

[@ellicesanchez3194]

I have gone to a Kundalini yoga class maybe in 2016, as I like to try new things sometimes. It just seemed like a bunch or breathing and some positions; nothing remarkable. There was only the young-ish white female teacher and one man who appeared to be a regular. Before the class started, the teacher asked if I had tried it before. I told her no. She then said, "This is like the ugly red head cousin of the yoga family. Are you sure you want to do this as your first yoga class?" I mean, I already drove into town to be there, so I stayed. I never went again, I had much stronger spiritual experiences meditation alone. It is actually kind of unexpected that a yoga class could spin out of control into worship a single person, but I guess it is good to be on alert in any social group. I think when this "guru" was talking to Saturn and Mars, she did not mean the planets. Those planets are named after the greek or roman gods, which some people still acknowledge as gods today. This is probably what she meant, at least from what I am taking-away from this re-cap.

[@ilickgrandmas2854]

Shelise did you change your name? In the previous video you introduced yourself as Shelise Ann Sola and in this one as Shelise Sola

[@nwr7932]

It’s important to remember, not everyone is so troubled that they fall into these cult traps. In fact most people don’t.

[@lliamjurdom9505]

Yogaaaaaa cultttttttt mmmmmmmmmm

[@klownofkether6996]

I know this was a top comment on the other video too but I just really wish there was a bigger disclaimer that “kundalini yoga” was not created by the cult leader and is a sacred, ancient practice. She just stole the name. I would hate for people to get turned off in the future from potentially helpful practices and ideas just because they’re now scared of the word “kundalini” thinking it’s all related to this. Love your podcast!!!🤍🤍

[@Ju5tBU]

I was actually thinking about it. Do you know of any resources that reference that ancient practice without Yogi Bahjan influence? Since he made it all up and mashed other stuff is there point to practice? What are your thoughts on it? 🙏🏻😊

[@carolinaoliveira6990]

I understand that there's manipulation in this case, but to say that Kundalini yoga was created by yogi Bhajan and picked up by Guru Jagat is very misleading and not true. Not a good idea to start the interview this way. It discredits both the ancient thecniques, the podcast and the interviewee. Unnecessarily. Now lots of people are confusing Kundalini yoga with manipulation. And lots of people who understands the difference, to be put off by watching more of your podcast. Everyone loses... I suggest you correct that part.

[@bbv5490]

Up

[@sylvialessa3133]

Please talk about Teal Swan.

[@wendyknapp9826]

Yes, please. That's a dark one.

[@CultstoConsciousness]

We have been trying to get someone who has left her cult

[@veronicasmith2612]

Would also love to see this!@@CultstoConsciousness

[@ksajfs]

@@CultstoConsciousnessfind someone/ look into eckankar/ vardankar/ duane the great writer (nu u) apparently according to an exstudent of vardankar that made an (unsubstantiated) claim the leader alanji who has recently passed away was suggesting the disciples to meditate on “firing in2 crowds of ppl” if theres truth to that its would be extremely troubling… his widower heatherji is currently running the operation, just something to look into

[@queenabundance]

To me she always seemed to have this dark

[@hannahviolette4553]

I think being able to discern between a healthy and a toxic spiritual community, no matter what it is, is SO important. I belong to a beautiful yoga community and our teacher not only encourages all of us to be teachers (no money or special training required), but we emphasize personal autonomy, sovereignty, and choice in belief, in practice, and in level of participation. And we have used some of those kriyas...for like 60 seconds!! Because 11-13 minutes? NO WAY!!! I really hope that Charlotte is able to heal enough to see the beauty that is there, the beauty that is so rarely highlighted because it's not nearly as exciting as this type of scandal and ab*se.

[@autumn5852]

Is it safe to teach yoga without any training? I would have thought training in anatomy and at least a basic yoga course would be necessary, but I guess when it’s not regulated anyone can be a teacher.

[@cl5470]

No one should be a spiritual teacher. No one actually has hidden knowledge. It's all made up magical thinking. Only the dead know what happens when we die, and they don't come back to tell us. Sure, guide people on things you know, but never believe someone has all the answers for you. They don't.

[@autumn5852]

@@cl5470 I agree 100%. Even books like the bible say this. In the Bible Jesus says, if they’re not against us, they’re with us. Meaning, don’t worry about what other people are teaching. If they’re helping people to be free of suffering etc, then it’s all good. None of the ancient spiritual texts say they have all the answers. That is just the way people interpret what they read as a way of gaining control over others and gaining financial wealth from other people’s efforts and gaining perceived status through adoration of the people they brain wash.

[@TranslaingMama]

⁠​⁠@@autumn5852I was thinking the exact same thing Autumn!

[@zeynepacuner4501]

for now…

[@breem2999]

It's so interesting seeing a follower and employee of 'Guru' Jagat's story, because I was on the other end of sorts at the same time as her. From 2017-2020, I worked at one of the largest yoga retreat centers in the US, and they hosted her retreats many times. She was a big name and drew in hundreds of people (and thousands of dollars). The head of the department that chose which presenters came and communicated with them directly that was hired around 2019 actually used to work on Alicia Key's team (marketing I think?). At the time, I was just in an admin role. I was removed enough that I didn't attend these retreats or buy into the messaging, but I never imagined they were cult leaders exploiting and abusing people. But looking back, I should have known, because the history of the founder of the retreat center also had allegations of predatory behaviors and exploitation (Kripalu Center in Stockbridge, MA if anyone's curious).

[@breem2999]

I also remember being invited to that same Deepak Chopra Manifestation Challenge Charlotte mentioned in the last interview. The staff of the yoga retreat center I was working at (mentioned above) invited our whole department. I did it for a day or two before I picked up on some new age versions of prosperity gospel and was turned off. Especially since it was my bosses and people above me passing on this message of "you just have to manifest it properly, and then more ($$) will come to you." While I and many others were being underpaid by this nonprofit company making plenty of money.🤔

[@ajits64]

I don't mean to deny or diminish anything shared here. However, I was involved with this "movement" for 10 years. My training was powerful and intense, overseen directly by Y-Bhajan. I learned wonderful lifestyle practices, experienced tremendous camaraderie, insightful classes and workshops and had many amazing dedicated students over those 10 years. It seems like MANY things changed during this time period. We had a strict code of ethics that I adhered to "religiously" and it kept me from yielding to many temptations and helped me to avoid many potential pitfalls in business and relationships both in and out of my yoga teaching. It kept me in top physical shape and improved my life in many ways. I miss it and remain very grateful for the many rich and meaningful ways it enhanced my life. It sounds like some Big Egos and not so ethical people were running the show in this speaker's experience. I am sorry to hear this -- and I hope it is the exception and not the "new normal. 🙏🏼 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@camillabredalpedersen7210]

I understand, as I was in charge of the courses at Findhorn Foundation (Scotland) for many years.

[@liiss555]

Many of RA MA students have started their own expensive “programs”, mentorship and meditation courses which is something to eye out. I took classes at RA MA and joined their livestreams etc and it felt like it was impossible to keep up with “what needed to be done” in order to be “at the level”. The classes were expensive, they came up with all sorts of diets, cleanses, 8hr long meditations etc. I’m so glad I have a loving partner that was able to help me see the cult I was getting into.

[@efrenjf7685]

OMG you are so right, I was recently in a relationship with one of them and he has this idea of making his own studio which was basically an expasion of his way to control others, he was controlling me and putting ideas into my mind about suicide and karma and stuff, and like U, I am lucky to have someone (my brother) who was there for me to tell me how bad and sick was all of it because as you said this guy, he is always a Rama with his 8-9 hours shit and then came home all mad to tell me stuff and it was bad. I broke up with him back in January but I know he is out there wanting to do his own "cult" because he wants to be love and obey as a leader.

[@katwitanruna]

Break the silence. Break the cycle.

[@GizzyDillespee]

People ask how was it cultish... 5:43 When the devotees fight to be the boss' coffee gofer, you might be in a cult. If your yoga instructor demands tithing, they might have cultish ambitions (if you don't control your own money, it becomes much harder to leave). When they claim to be your personal lord and savior (enlightened, and the only one who can help YOU get there) - no matter the spiritual costume they wear - then that's likely to be a grooming situation, unfortunately. That happens in cults, and also one on one in domestic relatiinships, too.

[@GizzyDillespee]

An imbalanced power scenario can be beneficial if the guru genuinely has the devotee's best interest at heart. Sadly though, almost every time I've witnessed it, that power dynamic involves somebody who's a little bit more street smart taking advantage of someone who's a bit more gullible. That's not the ONLY possibilty when there's an imbalance, in that type of awareness, between 2 people... but it seems to be very common... I've even seen it where the person who's doing the manipulating will purposely try to keep the other person UNaware, UNenlightened, so that they won't wise up to what's really going on between them... when they could actually help them blossom, if they wanted to. It's not always that way.

[@sugoruyo]

The planet thing also made me think Mormon planet but the "clearing your subconscious/karma" stuff made me think Scientology. As a viewer from across the pond, I have to ask two things: 1. what is it with Americans and cults? Obviously, non-Americans are prone to joining cults but it seems like a lot of these cults originate or, at least, flourish in the US 2. what is it with Americans and doomsday stuff? Mormons, JWs, Branch Davidians (Adventists in general really) etc. this particular idea seems to more easily gain traction in the US than the rest of the world...

[@janetdouglas1272]

We are just crazy here! Simple as that.

[@generationjonesy]

@@janetdouglas1272 hahaha. You’re not wrong. But also there’s a lack of regulation. Groups like these get expelled from other countries.

[@jenfnp]

I went to St George utah several years ago. I am a yoga teacher(not Kundalini) so I seek out yoga classes when I travel. I noticed that the only style of yoga available in St George was Kundalini. Couldn’t figure out why. Then I realized the connection between Mormonism and Kundalini. Yikes!

[@ovirago8314]

It would be SO awesome if you could find a former follower of Medical Medium to interview. There’s very little content addressing this spiritual/nutritional-based cult unfortunately. My sister has been sucked into it for a couple of years now and from everything she’s shared with me I see SO many parallels to other cults and their leaders/followers.

[@shelleyhowell86]

You might find people hating on Medical Medium on the Vegan Deterioration channel.

[@Landotter24]

@ovigaro8314 Check out Conspirituality podcast. They cover Medical Medium.

[@sophiaalila]

Medical Medium is definitely not a cult leader. He’s conveying information to help people heal from chronic illness. Many people heal from this information. He doesn’t try to make money. He’s selling his books as cheap as possible and offers tons of health info for free. Check out his books and digital platforms.

[@christiecooke1775]

Reminds me of the Mother God cult, the alien conspiracy, the serving and worshiping of one woman, not needing modern medicine, “we’re doing this to heal the planet “

[@amberchapman2578]

I was totally thinking the same thing so many parallels

[@ksy4747]

I just watched the documentary about her. Broke my heart. She definitely was experiencing something, but all the spiritual bypassing culminated in such a sad ending for all of them. What a truly sad story. I hope she found peace wherever she went. Good cautionary tale too.

[@ZaraVal]

This is crazy because I didn’t even know you were going to be talking about Kundalini yoga and what you are saying is absolutely the truth. My MIL is a part of this and something about it has always seemed off to me. You are right about being isolated and only thinking their way is the right way.

[@kittyhendriks4556]

Thank you both so much for this podcast. I recognize so much. I was with a guru for 7 years and left 2 years ago. I never really wanted to call it a cult, but these two episodes make me think 🤔 All the characteristics are the same, the way she talked and behaved. Only thing is that we were chanting Gayatri Mantra to raise the frequency of the planet instead of doing kriya's. Although I liked a lot of the practices, I'm so happy to be out and free again!

[@JessicaIulianella-d9h]

I would say just be aware if something feels off........even at the Gym or a more casual setting... ie. a community center.....creepy, bizzare teachers with alterior motives may be leading a class. I had a strange experience joining a Hawaiian Hula dance class in the day time at a community center. The teacher began my taking down all our personal info..email..phone... she would record us on her phone during the class while dancing and spoke about how she taught classes in a small village somewhere in asia and brought young girls to marry old white men and gave them a better life...she was Catholic. she wanted us to wear bikini tops after the first class...... I got such a strange vibe from her I didnt go back after the third class... listen to your gut.....you dont have to trust any teacher.

[@malibu64]

Totally off topic but Shelise you look so gorgeous ❤❤❤

[@CultstoConsciousness]

Aww thank you! 🥰

[@_kmCarter]

Thank you for the follow-up! Your previous video was so fascinating and helpful to folks de-programming from cults and high-demand religion.

[@naluzoniro]

My parents practice yoga (the casual, non-spitual vinyasa kind), and even in this non-culty setting they had to change teachers because their former one went conspiracy-crazy during Covid... Yoga can be very beneficial, but it really attracts all kinds of different people, with varying degrees of spirituality, and the mix can go bad pretty quickly

[@generationjonesy]

I’d love to see a documentary on this phenomenon. So many ppl went from yogis to full-on tin foil hatters after lockdown.

[@GG-kk9dr]

I went to the original Aveda institute in Minneapolis. Major flashbacks. Maybe I was in a cult.

[@sharonnicks4561]

Sounds like Teal Swann, you should do a show on her

[@kavitadeva]

Hi Shelise, Do you think Christianity is a high demand, or a ......... I don't know what to call it. Is it real? I am a Christian who doesn't agree with so much. I am sorry I am having a hard time knowing what to call it. I absolutely do not believe in the Trinity. That's just not possible according to the Bible. Could you PLEASE talk about this.

[@CultstoConsciousness]

Christianity as a whole is not a cult in my opinion. However, there are many many many high control groups within it that operate very much like a cult. Christianity is far too broad to pin down with any blanket statements. If it’s a general belief system that works for you and isn’t controlling your daily life or decision making and everything around you won’t collapse if you choose to believe differently, I think it’s fine.

[@bluvision3150]

I worked for Tej, Harijiwan ex wife. Abuse of power is so prevalite in this community. I was fired for standing up to her abuse of power. She is so mean to her assistant Jen I feel so bad for her.

[@rahuvajra]

Where toxic codependency, hyper-materialism, & superiority complex’s meet. In all honesty though, it’s a beautiful practice, if that’s what you’re into.🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@elevatingvoices]

I LOVED this conversation! The concepts you mention are so familiar and so infuriating for me having left my own yoga indoctrination. It’s crazy how so much of the narrative is the same among these manipulative gurus: lower souls, higher energy, planetary enlightenment through the guru for his chosen ones; hypnotic practices and mystical manipulation. Sounds like this “Hari Jivan” Steve is even more dangerous. And wait, did I hear it correctly, his “child bride”?! Charlotte, thank you for sharing your story. I know it’s not easy. Take care of yourself and stay well! Shelise, you do a great job drawing out emotional, disturbing experiences in a calm, supportive, and instructive way. Thank you!

[@CultstoConsciousness]

Thank you, Joelle!❤️

[@1love847]

Happened in every major religion across the board since the dawn of religions. I learned long ago that religion was created for men by men. It has little to do with a personal relationship with God.

[@generationjonesy]

Rama Institute is still going strong w/out Guru Jagat. They’ve moved locations. But I see the members all over.

[@efrenjf7685]

yeah bu they went for having 100 students everyday to, like 20 or less in L.A. Now they are even making classes on sale trying to get more people, I know because I was dating someone from there and he was always saying it.

[@generationjonesy]

@@efrenjf7685 that’s a relief to hear. I always feel for ppl going through major life transitions like relocations, grief or divorce, who get sucked into these high control groups when all they wanted was to have a nice stretch, take a deep breath, and experience a little bit of peace as they go about their day.

[@BohemianKitsch]

Guru Jagat doesn't sound like a good teacher, but your criticism is largely a rejection of Hindu beliefs and culture, like it's evil or cultish because you don't believe it or because it's different from western norms. "God, Guru, and Self are one." that's a core teaching in the Guru Gita. there's a ton of quackery that you rightly highlighted, but you don't seem to have a grasp of what is authentic tradition and what is made up nonsense.

[@forestsnow6508]

Almost as bad as those calling it a kundalini spirit, demonizing anything that does agree with their programming

[@lyllydd]

good point at about the 7 minute mark about mass hypnosis. I have personally seen those techniques used in evangelical churches, and spotted in televangelist videos

[@ChristieOconnor]

Have you seen the coverage of Twin Flames Universe: A Dangerous & Deadly Obsession? by Annie Elise x 10 to LIFE. Blows my mind the way people can feel so entitled they feel they have the right to control people on a cult level

[@northstarhealthmentorshipllc]

Are work places with strong "company values" boardering on cults? If they tell you what to believe, vocabulary to use and how to speak and if you push back because of differing personal beliefs you are punished? If it is not directly related to the job description it is not your employer's place to have an option, imo

[@jinaolen786]

I had a friend that worked at a company like this... I would say there are parallels, but the distinction would be that your physical and/or financial autonomy being compromised would be legally punishable.

[@nataliechazvemba4929]

That staring into each other's eyes as training is like Scientology TRs (training routines).

[@richardfranklinmorse]

Going after dead gurus is kind of cheap, are you scared to trash the reputations of living people?

[@aleahwilliams166]

Thanks so much for bringing awareness to these groups!!

[@oliveoilchic]

At first glance, it would seem unusual that it’s so much like a religious called in the way it’s structured. But at the end of the day, I’ll charlatans of the same; they just have different flavors.

[@Knitspin]

While this person was clearly in a cult, it's worth noting that yoga very much has religious origins. In the west it's primarily devoid of them, but yoga is very much a part of various religions that are not new (nor high demand) religions.

[@jennas2068]

There are things about this cult that remind me of Heaven's Gate cult in California.

[@leighajo5881]

Can you cover teal swan if you haven’t already?

[@queenabundance]

Teal Swan gives off dark negative energy!

[@sharonminer9350]

Sounds like she took Scientology and changed it to yoga😅

[@sjboxoffice]

shes shifting the matrix

[@chattinglifestyle6008]

Thank you for this!! There is also this series that explains more about this ideology that is amazingly revealing kzbin.info/aero/PLLD0iQG5_nHQO99lStFThibgYsggsUzVd&si=jtoF40i9d2e0wnyy

[@lealehmann5432]

If you buy yogi tea you support kundalini yoga cult

[@QuinnPrice]

I found it interesting that the leader created an energy exchange where blessings (positive karma) came from giving to her. In the evangelical world, it's "you can't outgive God" or "seeding the blessing" by first giving to the religious leader. Also, note that the leader used bad guys (dark forces that want to stop this work.) Very common for cults.

[@bendyrland7213]

Prosperity gospel

[@lililululalabooboo]

25:39 you don't get your own planet anymore? I grew up in the church being told this. I stopped going years ago. Amazing how they are always changing things.

[@16CENTS561]

16:58 they used what works in other cults, tried and true methodology with a new twist of words 😢

[@greendragon4058]

This is all so new to me because I cannot do yoga because of degenerative issues with my body but the breathing exercises are wonderful. So I see it from a Colt side, but I know it's really beneficial to a lot of people I I have a question about the chakras they don't always seem to be the same, some will be all crystals some will be all Stones Some will be a mixture and that I don't get

[@sarahgugel5085]

PLENTY OF PEOPLE MAKING MONEY SELLING FAKE HAPPINESS TO STUPID PEOPLE😂😂😂😂

[@madebytaran]

Yes prison of the mind - Kundalini Yoga creates a bubble big time! And a complex! Omg - be the light house - that was my mantra for years but it meant I never turned off. Kundalini was taught by Sikh by birth and he dressed as a practising Sikh so he portrayed himself to Westerners as a wise Yogi from the East and brought people into Sikhi but some didn't even know they were going for a Sikh Baptism in teacher training it was blown up that he brought many people into the Sikh faith when he abused his faith, for money, power and sex. I saw blind walks at France Yoga Fest however, I was pregnant and gutted I couldn't do it. I went to white tantric three times and now it feels like I did trance stress exercises for hours at a time. There are no yoga anatomy diagrams or descriptions in any kundalini yoga astbyb manuals or books. I get the whole distorted view thing, I became a Sikh in my journey and I still see myself as one now though not as hardcore. I learned from Gurdwaras and Punjabi Sikhs, Sikh camps as well as doing my training. A good reminder to not refer to the Guru Granth Sahib as a 'book' as it's seen as a living Guru. In Sikh history there are 10 Gurus and the GGS is the 11th. I think it's so important for this to get out and to recognise Guru Jagat as I know it left 3ho then copied their entire system and wore YB around her neck. All the teacher training is so similar to what you experience in LA, you experience in London, UK. I'm so glad you picked this up and Vice though I'd love to see Netflix do it too!! I got out reading Premka: Pamela Dyson 2020 then The Inner Circle by Peter Mcdonald and Under the Yoga Mat by Els Conen and Gurunishcan I read in 2023 - so healing and I keep reading!! I wrote about reflections on teacher training here medium.com/@tarank/kundalini-yoga-awareness-of-lies-a7b23d357036

[@CultstoConsciousness]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@angel-astanfield7939]

Thank you again ladies. 🙏💕🇨🇦

[@notheothersarah]

I remember being this pregnant girl, you'll get this 😘

[@saoirse108]

Any opinion on Leo di Caprio's mother in the Yogi BHajan cult connection?

[@tdsollog]

I hope you feel better. 🥰

[@jdmmg4904]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@bettymotley2224]

I don't understand how intelligent people get sucked into these cult.

[@watchmethriving]

It’s a very gradual thing

[@Jdjustsaying]

Keep watching until you do.

[@lindanorton2088]

A lot of times people are codependent from abuse. Some people come from good homes are just naive. It is easy to do, they definitely don’t deserve to be judged.

[@michaelwagner8859]

You don't have to be stupid to end up in a cult - only lied to. Also, cults target strong, intelligent, and successful people... I highly recommend reading or listening to Janja Lalich or Steven Hassan - cult experts - They have tremendous insight into how people end up in cults.

[@tamarasanders5264]

Shelise, You are glowing in your pregnancy. I love your podcast ❤

[@CultstoConsciousness]

Oh thank you!🥰🙏

[@LindaGledstone]

Sikh is seek not sick xx

[@janetdouglas1272]

I am so glad that I am a shrubbery- type of soul, part of the landscape, according to the male guru you mention. I have severe aversion/ allergy to these idiotic New Age guru's. I think it is because I grew up in LA, and these spiritual leaders were as common as dirt, so I knew as a young teenager that none of them were special at all.

[@rebecasalmon9575]

You had me until the fat shaming. You can’t play woke with “cultural appropriation” and then laugh, literally laugh, about how fat Guru Jagat got. It’s 2024. That’s not a good look.

[@ermervandal]

my sister and her adult daughter are both practcing Kundalini Yoga, i find it bizarre how 2 university educated adults can be convinced of such obvoius bullshit.

[@allynesommer9145]

Happy pregnancy and happy baby!

[@SealBreeze]

Already at 173 sub's

[@angelrocco2024]

Hinduism isn't a religion....i did watch a few videos its definitely very open and its about living a morally good life....and atheist people can follow it and other types of people as well....

[@JonathanGarcia-iu3ln]

Even when I was full blown into kundalini yoga, I always had some sort of survival instinct regarding Ra Ma and in general the "Ra Ma crowd", they were just weird at best, to very very toxic. Glad Charlotte is out of it! And I really think that Harijiwan, despite being less charismatic than Guru Jagat, is waaaaaaaay worst on every level. Watching videos with Mandev or/and Gurujas is very disturbing, completely brainwashed

[@1love847]

Thankyou for sharing this info so I can be mindful of this as I study more Eastern energy work. However, I don't think anyone this young created Kundilini Yoga which is an ancient practise. I have heard of many false gurus in India as well that control the people but never a white woman.

[@anthonygato407]

my goal is to start a cult. a resource cult based on paradoxical Christianity and free market anarchy and hot vinyasa.

[@angelrocco2024]

I would love to try yoga but i have fibromyalgia and m.e😖😖 i am not flexible at all and basically it is more likely to put me in pain😖😖

[@eleanorleon7226]

It would be interesting to hear her boyfriend speak about his experience through all of this

[@CarolynDorsey-gg3nn]

People check in their brains when they join a cult of any kind!!

[@angelrocco2024]

Well done to her for speaking out especially if she's an introvert....💜💜 cause I'm not around many people personally i can come across as a bit socially awkward😂😂 so i am glad she has decided to speak out against this💜

[@angelrocco2024]

The leader of this yoga group sounds like whoever went there that was her narcissistic supply....🙄 especially trying to put her on a pedestal😖😖

[@aljonaoehrlein4628]

That is so scary im glad i stopped doing yoga

[@theresea-l3g]

I have practiced kundalini for years . It's an intense discipline addressing your psychic and spiritual weaknesses It uses meditation madras and outward works to break physical attachments . pride makes the practice of service and humility difficult Giving money away reduces money to a tool instead of the demi God On a personal note . Your podcast could use some actual structure and public speaking instruction .

[@katherenewedic8076]

cults PREVENT you from leaving. grown people need to own letting themselves seek out and stay in abusive environs

[@CultstoConsciousness]

Not always. It’s far more complicated than that.

[@sjboxoffice]

This is absolutely impolite. I just found out Guru Jagat passed away 2 years ago. Ladyes drops the story about a bad employer post-mortal? Teaching definitely did not work...

[@JacindaChamplin-dk4ey]

Jacinda 🩷✝️♈️🕎👏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏